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Timeline of Notable Fountains from the 13th to 17th Centuries

In the 13th CenturyFountains were added at a later date, with the Gardens complete first in the Generalife Fountain & Gardens which are located in Granada, Spain.

Around 1278One of the greatest fountain creations stands directly in the center of the square in Perugia Italy. The Fontana Maggiore is said to be one of the most wonderful fountain masterpieces. This fountain was created by sculptors Nicola Pisano and Giovanni Pisano. The actual fountains hydraulics were designed by Fra Bevignate and Boninsegna.

14th CenturyIn Granada Spain, the Fountain of the Lions at Alhambra, had an added basin to the 12 stone lions. Previously known as the "Fountain of the Sow", has no known completion date.Schoner Brunnen which in English translates to Beautiful Fountain was located in Nuremberg, Germany.

1419Fonte Gaia, Piazza del Campo Fountain was created by Jacopo della Quercia this was an exact replica of this fountain was created in 1868 by Tito Sarrocchi.

1541Geesebearer Fountain located in Nuremberg, Germany was created by Labenwolf.

1544-1546Ogre Fountain can be found in Bern, Switzerland and was created by Hans Gieng.

1543Fountain of Justice is located in Bern, Switzerland

1549Fountain of the Innocents, designed by Lescot & Goujon Jr. is located in Paris, France. It was renovated and designed again in late 18th century.

1557Fountain of Neptune located in Messina, Italy was designed by sculptor Montorsoli. The Neptune Fountain under went reconstruction in the late 1800's in Rome

1560Sculpted by Ammannati, the Fountain of Hercules and Anateus is located in Castello, Italy.

1564-1586Water Chain Cascade, Fountain of the Giants, Fountain of the Deluge, and Fountain of the Dolphin, all in Villa Lante at Bagnaia, Viterbo, Italy.

1567Fountain of Oceanus, Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy.

1568Fountain of Baqcchus in Boboli Gardens in Florence which had been Sculpted by Ammannati.

1570The water source for most of Rome's fountains, Aqua Vergine was restored by an Inauguration. Piazza del Popolo Fountains in Rome. You can find additional information on the Fountain of Piazza del Popolo.

1572Avenue of the Hundred FountainsFountain of the DragonsFountains of TivoliFountain of Nature (aka the Water Organ)The Rometta Fountain of Rome

1667The Fountains at St. Peters Square in Rome were rebuilt by Bernini. Hot Springs Fountain, renamed Mossy Fountain, at Aix-en-Provence, France was sculpted by Fosse. It is important to note that the original sculpture did not survive.